by Paul White, USA TODAY Sports

by Paul White, USA TODAY Sports

MIAMI ‚?? The worst offense in the major leagues has lost its most ‚?? really its only ‚?? feared hitter.

Outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring that he injured trying to beat out an infield roller in the 10th inning of the Marlins' 4-3, 15-inning victory Monday against the New York Mets.

Stanton didn't get the ball out of the infield in five at-bats Monday, and his batting average dropped to .227 but he's hit 71 homers over the past two seasons and hit his first three of 2013 Saturday and Sunday against the Chicago Cubs.

"We don't have a ton of power," said Marlins manager Mike Redmond, who's been concerned about Stanton expanding his strike zone as the opposition does its best to avoid his quick-strike ability.

The Marlins are the only team in the majors averaging fewer than three runs a game, and Stanton's three homers still are one quarter of the lowest team total in the big leagues.

"He feels a burden to carry a lot of this offense," Redmond said. "For a young kid, that's a lot to put on his shoulders. He knows how big a part he is of our lineup and how much we need him to produce."

Now, they'll be without him for at least two weeks.

Stanton said he'll be examined again Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury. He was able to get up after tumbling to the ground in the grass behind first base and limped off the field.